What we are really talking about here is MOTIVATION! Anytime we choose to make a change in our lives and are faced with starting with ‘Step One’ of our journey, motivation is necessary to carry us forward. This is required until we make sufficient progress and have confidence and routines in place to carry this
This is a guided meditation created to support nervous system deactivation allowing less stress, strong emotions, fear, relationship challenges, panic, depression, anxiety, and improve confidence. When the nervous system is balanced (sympathetic and parasympathetic branches) you are in the “driver’s seat,” not reactive, shutdown, or raging. Visualization is a creative process, AND there is no
We had a magical first weight management retreat June 20-23, over the summer solstice and a full moon. Not only was the timing of the retreat auspicious, but participants also had their own tales of synchronicity about becoming aware of this opportunity at just the right time in just the right way. I love it
I’m energized and excited to share the location, vital information about losing fat sustainably, and sinking into a deeper level of self-awareness. We will focus on liberating the best version of yourself at this age and stage of life. Our goal is to support your transition to achieve as much health and balance as you have access to
Snails and slugs are ubiquitous on the property, though they are careful to stay out of the light and in damp places in the summer. One of the more notable snail species is the Pacific Sideband Snail. They can have striking banded shells, or somewhat plain ones. When we’re on walks, I’m always on the
Spring is my favorite season on the lake. Not only have the long, soaking rains of winter ended and we are flooded with long, sunny days, but everything starts waking up and blooming with the promise of new life. Frogs are croaking in our little bay, and strings of ducklings and goslings follow their parents
The Tenmile Lakes watershed covers approximately 98 square miles, and includes four large lakes. There’s also many smaller lakes in the area, mostly caught behind the dunes near the ocean. The majority of the watershed feeds into North and South Tenmile Lakes, and from there drains into the Pacific via Tenmile Creek (which drains almost
What is the Difference between Panic and Anxiety? Panic and anxiety share similar symptomology and can co-exist. Anxiety involves thoughts (e.g., ruminations, worrying too much or unable to stop worrying) and actions (e.g., avoidance, safety behaviors) that are amenable to change. Anxiety builds up over time with symptoms such as muscle tension, restlessness, excessive worry,
To be successful in life you need a PLAN! This just means aligning your actions with your values so the goals you do attain are satisfying to you. Therefore, if being healthy and weighing less is important to you (i.e., a value), than you will feel good about yourself when you choose foods that allow
Our home, while beautiful and still fairly new, had been somewhat neglected in terms of taming the verdant growth that was trying to reclaim it. The Trailing Pacific Blackberry (see the ‘Shrubs and Plants’ tab here) in particular has spread unchecked around the house, and is proving difficult to get under control. The home sits
